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GETTING THINGS DONE FOR THE BELLARINE

May 1, 2018

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville has applauded the 2017/18 State Budget stating that it has delivered significant funding for education health, emergency services and roads on the Bellarine Peninsula.

As local MP I have worked hard to secure this funding for the Bellarine because I know when meeting with local people, community organizations , schools and businesses across the peninsula it is these priority areas that are always raised with me , Ms Neville said.

This Budget makes sure families on the Bellarine have access to first class schools, better local roads, access to jobs and to the quality health care and emergency services they deserve, Ms Neville added.

Of course, the Bellarine will also benefit from the numerous budget announcements made for the wider Geelong region, Ms Neville concluded.

The Budget delivered for the Bellarine in:

Education

$1.3 million for Surfside Primary School to upgrade and modernise classroom facilities

$600,000 for Moolap Primary for upgraded facilities and

$400,000 for Wallington Primary to upgrade facilities.

$172 million State wide making 30 priority TAFE and pre apprenticeship courses free.

$2.8 million for Geelong Project providing extra help to those students at risk of dropping out of school or becoming homeless.

Emergency Services

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club $1.2 million, in addition to previous $2.7 million, to rebuild club facilities.

Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club, $500,000 to refurbish clubrooms.